Retrogrades › Saturn › 2044
Saturn is retrograde once in 2044: Mar 8 – Jul 27 in Sagittarius and Scorpio.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2043 | Mar 8, 2044, 5:18 PM ET | Jul 27, 2044, 3:21 AM ET | Nov 2, 2044 | 0°14′ ♐︎ Sagittarius → ♏︎ Scorpio 23°34′ |
Mar 8, 2044 – Jul 27, 2044 · 140 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 0°14′ Sagittarius on Mar 8, 2044, 5:18 PM ET (2044-03-08 22:18 UTC) and direct at 23°34′ Scorpio on Jul 27, 2044, 3:21 AM ET (2044-07-27 07:21 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to travel, education and beliefs, then shared money, secrets and emotional depth.
Shadow: Dec 3, 2043 – Nov 2, 2044.
Saturn rules structure, duty, limits and long-term commitments. It is retrograde for about four and a half months every year; astrologers read this as a time to review responsibilities and foundations, and to finish what was started before taking on more.
Retrograde motion is an optical effect: Earth and Saturn move at different speeds, so Saturn appears to drift backward against the stars for a while. Our dates are station times — when the apparent motion reverses — calculated with Astronomy Engine; see the methodology.
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Saturn is retrograde once in 2044: Mar 8 – Jul 27 in Sagittarius and Scorpio.
About 140 days in total during 2044; each retrograde lasts 140 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 335 days.
The pre-shadow starts when Saturn first reaches the degree where it will turn direct; the post-shadow ends when it passes the degree where it turned retrograde. The dates are in the table above.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.